Healthy skin from the inside out

To keep up a BOMBSHELL glow you have to properly fuel your face! You can treat your skin from the inside out with foods high in Vitamin C, E, Selenium, zinc, beta carotene and other essential nutrients.

Vitamin C

VITAMIN C is a super antioxidant strengthens capillaries that support skin, nurtures more radiant skin, aides in preventing blemishes, and most importantly produces collagen!

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Cut Out Crash Diets

Load up on H2O

Water is the most important ingredient for your skin. It keeps your skin hydrated, making it appear more plump and with less wrinkled. Water also flushes out toxins, which can help ward off signs of aging. Even just a little dehydration will make your skin look dull and less plump.

Fats

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids provide moisture for the skin and keep it supple. These fats also have high doses of Vitamin E, which as you learned above protect us against oxidative damage.

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Olive oil

Almonds

Salmon

Flax oil

Olive oil – 75% monounsaturated fatty acids, which gives the skin a youthful boost. The antioxidant polyphenols in the oil helps with free radicals that damage and keeps the skin glowing and youthful.

Almonds – Contains zinc and selenium which aides in acne prevention. The Vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium and iron keep the cell membranes strong which is crucial to a youthful glow.

Omega-3 – This is an essential fatty acid which has several benefits; one being the anti-inflammatory compounds. This is really important for people with eczema and psoriasis.

Low GI Carbohydrates

Low Glycemic Carbohydrates are a great source of Vitamin B, selenium, magnesium, and several antioxidants. These all help aid in healthy skin production, inflammation and red spots.

Chickpeas – Helps with wrinkles with its manganese ingredient that fights off wrinkle causing radicals. The molybdenum detoxifies the skin and Vitamin B works to fuel the skin cells and repair damaged skin cells.

Oats – Oats are very high in soluble fiber, iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B, E and silicon. These all benefit the skin, especially silicon which helps maintain collagen.

Sweet potato – Contains beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A and helps to improve circulation and oxygen to the skin. It also helps to regulate sugar and release sugar slowly into the body which

Veggies

Bombshell favorites

Kale

Spinach

Asparagus

Broccoli

Kale – The best source of lutein and zeaxanthin which are nutrients that absorb free radicals . One cup gives you 135% or you daily skin firming Vitamin A and C.

Asparagus – This powerful food is filled with many nutrients such as vitamin E and C, which are great for overall skin health. This food is great for preventing dryness, psoriasis, acne, and blemishes.

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